What Was Lucy Hale Like When She Was 17?

Learn all about Lucy's dreams of being a singer, her no-risk high school style and the things that she wishes she'd known when she was a teenager!

Jan 22, 2013

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Before she played Aria on our fave show Pretty Little Liars, Lucy was just a regular girl growing up in Tennessee with dreams of becoming a singer! Find out what Lucy was like then and now as she looks back on what her life was like when she was 17!

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Country Strong

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Memphis, TN.

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Straight A Student

Did you like school?

I hated school, but I was a good student. I made straight As.

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Born To Be A Star!

What jobs did you work?

I actually have never had a “normal” job – I’ve always been an actress.

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Leopard Overload

What was the worst popular trend when you were going to school?

Leopard patterns are coming back into style now, but I remember I used to have snow leopard pants, and they were terrible. I definitely made some bad fashion choices in fifth grade.

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No Need For A Yearbook

Did you have a quote in your high school yearbook?

I was home schooled, so I never got a yearbook.

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Singing Sensation!

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A singer.

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Pretty Little Risk Taker

What was your style when you were 17 … and now?

When I was 17, I was very plain, I didn’t take risks at all. And now I have fun with what I wear, so I’m more adventurous.

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Let's All Be Friends!

What kind of clique were you in?

I don’t really believe in cliques—I think everyone can be friends with everyone.

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Future Glee Guest Star?

What were your hobbies then … and now?

Singing … and singing.

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Who Likes Who?

What rumors were people spreading about you then … and now?

I think it was “Oh, she’s dating who?” … and I guess it’s about the same now. So I guess some things never change. Haha!

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True Friends

Who was your best friend when you were 17 … and she still the same now?

I only keep up with a few friends back in Tennessee, and I have some very close friends in California.

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Forever Young!

What did you do for fun then … and now?

I feel like I’m still a kid at heart, so I do lots of the same things—I go bowling and to the movies and shopping. But I have a dog now, so I guess that’s different.

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Mom And Dad Give The Best Advice

What advice did your parents give you when you were 17 … and now?

It’s still the same—be true to yourself, stay grounded, and remember who you are.

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Confidence Is Key

What did you worry about then ... and now?

I feel like girls in general will always worry about the same things, and it’s all appearance related. That will always be there. When you grow older, you grow more confident with who you are.

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...Baby One More Time!

Who was your idol when you were 17 … and now?

Then, Britney Spears … and now, Jane Lynch.

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No Strings Attached!

Who was your celebrity crush when you were 17 … and now?

I liked Zach Hanson and Justin Timberlake during the N*SYNC years …and now, Robert Downey, Jr.

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Don't Worry, Be Happy

What would you tell your 17-year-old self?

I’d tell my 17-year-old self to not worry about what you’re going through right now, because pretty much whatever you’re going through now won’t matter in a few years.

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